A child grows up in a family of artists and develops a talent for painting. Another child shows signs of being a brilliant pianist at a very young age despite having non-musical parents. What aspects will the social psychologist examine when studying these scenarios?
A. personality and environment
B. good and evil
C. nature and nurture
D. stereotypes and prejudices
Answer: C
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